RESPONSE SENIOR CARE
IS PLEASED TO RAISE YOUR AWARENESS OF SAFETY IN YOUR HOME
JUNE is National Safety Month
During National Safety Month, Response Senior Care is working with community members to help reduce the risk of injuries. This June, we encourage you to learn more about important safety issues like prescription drug abuse, distracted driving, and slips, trips, and falls.
Prescription drug abuse: Prescription painkiller overdoses are a growing problem in the United States, especially among women. About 18 women die every day from a prescription painkiller overdose – more than 4 times as many as back in 1999.
Slips, trips, and falls: One in 3 older adults falls each year. Many falls lead to broken bones and other health problems.
Where do falls among older adults occur most frequently?
The majority (55%) of fall injuries among older people occurred inside the house, whereas an additional 23% occurred outside but near the house and 22% occurred away from the home. In addition, it was reported that older persons who resided in dwelling units that had no stairs fell in the following areas: hallways (10%), bathrooms (13%), kitchens (19%), bedrooms (30%), and living rooms (31%). (stopfalls.org)
Distracted driving: Doing other activities while driving – like texting or eating – increases your chance of crashing. Almost 1 in 5 crashes (18%) that injured someone involved distracted driving. (National Safety Council 2014)
You can make a difference. Find out ways to help reduce the risk of these safety issues. Take a look around your house to check for safety issues.
Contact the National Safety Council at www.nsc.org or visitwww.stopfalls.org
For more information, visit www.response-seniorcare.comor contact us at 410-571-2744
Free CDC Fall Prevention Booklet available to you. Call us AT410- 571 -2744
